Christmas at Chatsworth

9 November 2024 - 5 January 2025

…there’s a Christmas meal tonight
and Lion wants to go too
but Lion has no invitation,
what’s a little lion to do?

Immerse yourself in a Christmas feast for the senses as the magic and wonder of a new festive story, created in partnership with Joseph Coelho OBE, inspires the sights, smells, and sounds of this year’s Christmas at Chatsworth experience.

Young Henry Cavendish, budding experimental scientist and grandson of the 2nd Duke of Devonshire, is searching for the legendary Chatsworth lion, while the lion is on the hunt for a delicious Christmas feast!

Join them, and a mischievous menace of mice, as you travel through over 20 rooms in Chatsworth House, each filled with festive decorations, twinkling lights, and surprises designed to ignite your imagination and encourage you to see things from a new perspective.

In the garden

Follow an interactive light trail that takes in some of Chatsworth's best-loved garden landmarks. The trail culminates in a giant animated projection on the house.

At the farmyard and woodland adventure playground

The farmyard will be dressed for Christmas with decorations and lights. Meet the friendly farm animals, and take part in guinea pig cuddling sessions. There will be Christmas crafts and children can explore the woodland adventure playground.

All tickets must be booked in advance. Book between 9 November and 1 December and tickets also include access to the Christmas Market.

For full event information, including frequently asked questions, please visit the Chatsworth website at https://www.chatsworth.org/events/christmas/